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Meringue Bone Palace Halloween Cake

Meringue Bone Palace Halloween Cake to Haunt Your Taste Buds

This Meringue Bone Palace Halloween Cake is a visually stunning dessert that combines rich chocolate, creamy buttercream, and tart raspberry jam for a festive treat.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Meringue Bones
  • 4 large Egg Whites Ensure they are fresh for the best peaks
  • 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Can be swapped with lemon juice in equal amounts
  • 250 grams Caster Sugar Granulated sugar can be used but may alter the texture
For the Cake
  • 50 grams Cocoa Powder Dutch-process cocoa may change the flavor profile
  • 150 grams Dark Chocolate Semi-sweet chocolate can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Bicarbonate of Soda If using baking powder instead, adjust quantities accordingly
  • 100 grams Butter Vegan butter can replace for a dairy-free version
  • 200 grams Dark Muscovado Sugar Light brown sugar can work as a substitute
  • 3 medium Medium Eggs Consider egg substitutes for a vegan option
  • 200 grams Plain Flour Gluten-free blends can be used for dietary needs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can provide an interesting twist
  • 150 grams Raspberry Jam Feel free to replace with any berry jam
For the Swiss Meringue Buttercream
  • 1 tablespoon Glycerin (optional) Recommended for added softness
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Can be replaced by a mix of evaporated milk and sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh for optimal results
For the Berry Coulis
  • 250 grams Frozen Mixed Berries Fresh berries can be substituted when in season
  • 100 milliliters Water

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Baking sheets
  • oven
  • saucepan
  • whisk
  • cake tins
  • piping bag

Method
 

Prepare Meringue Bones
  1. Preheat your oven to 110°C/225°F. In a mixing bowl, whisk egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add caster sugar, whisking until you achieve stiff peaks. Pipe the mixture into bone shapes on lined baking sheets and bake for 1.5 hours, until firm.
Make Berry Coulis
  1. In a saucepan, combine frozen mixed berries, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer until thickened, about 10-15 minutes. Cool the mixture before blending it until smooth; sieve to remove any seeds.
Bake the Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F. In a bowl, mix cocoa powder with cold water, then add boiling water and chopped dark chocolate. In another bowl, beat butter with dark muscovado sugar and sweetened condensed milk until fluffy. Add in medium eggs and the flour mixture alternately. Pour into greased cake tins and bake for about 25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
Prepare Swiss Meringue Buttercream
  1. In a heatproof bowl, whisk egg whites and sugar over simmering water until sugar dissolves (about 60°C/140°F). Once cooled, whisk until stiff peaks form, then gradually add butter, mixing until smooth. Finally, stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Once the cake layers have cooled, level them off. Spread a layer of buttercream on one layer, add raspberry jam, and stack another layer on top. Spread buttercream around the sides and top of the cake. Decorate with meringue bones and drizzle the berry coulis on top for a spooky presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Remember to serve fresh to maintain the crispness of the meringue bones and enjoy your Meringue Bone Palace Halloween Cake immediately after decorating.

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